United Nations UN Latest Jobs In Uganda 2022
Description United Nations UN Latest Jobs In Uganda 2022
United Nations UN Latest Jobs In Uganda 2022 This position is located in the United Nations Resident Coordination Office (RCO) in Uganda and reports to the Senior Development Coordination Officer, Strategic Planning and RCO Team Leader.
| Job Details United Nations UN Latest Jobs In Uganda 2022 |
| Hiring Organization | United Nations |
| Job Title | Development Coordination Officer Partnerships And Development Finance P4 |
| Job Location | KAMPALA, UGANDA |
| Education | Master’s or equivalent degree |
| Experience | Seven years of progressively responsible experience |
| Total Vacancies | N/A |
| Posted Date | 25-March-2022 |
| Last Date | 08-April-2022 |
| Facebook Alert | Join Page |
| How To Apply | Apply Online |
Duties & Responsibilities
Within delegated authority, the Development Coordination Officer, Partnerships will be responsible for the following duties:
- Summary of Functions:
- Lead strategic planning for and coordination of UN Country Team (UNCT) partnerships
- Provides strategic support to leadership on joint UNCT resource mobilization for the UN Sustainable Development Cooperation Framework, including supporting Uganda Multi-Partner Trust Fund
- Works closely with the Resident Coordinator Office Economist and other UN Country Team finance experts to promote partnership activities that support financing for accelerating the achievement of the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs)
- Supports knowledge management and capacity development relating to partnerships and resource mobilization and management at the country level
Description of Functions:
- Lead strategic planning for and coordination of UNCT partnerships with civil society, the private sector and others
- Provides leadership and strategic advice on the development and implementation of the UN Partnerships and Resource Mobilization Strategy in alignment with and support of the UN Sustainable Development Cooperation Framework
- Guides and supports a UNCT working group or similar platform for the effective implementation, monitoring and assessment of the strategy at regular intervals to harness new emerging opportunities, to anticipate changes to the internal direction and external environment, and to make mid-term adjustments;
- Leads liaison and coordination with UN entities at country, regional and HQ levels, to help package and define a value proposition for local UN partnerships that can engage a wide range of stakeholders, including the private sector, civil society and other non-traditional partners;
- Serves as an entry point for external stakeholders seeking guidance and support in navigating opportunities to partner with the UNCT;
- Provides strategic and substantive support to the Resident Coordinator (RC) and the UNCT in identifying risks and opportunities related to specific partnerships, and suggests mitigation measures as relevant;
- Supports and provides inputs on due diligence processes of potential investment and partnership opportunities, in accordance with UN regulations and procedures;
- Leads and provides substantive support to RC/UNCT to develop and implement locally-tailored partnerships;
- Serves as liaison to Global Compact Local Network, assisting the Resident Coordinator in advising the Local Network Board and strengthening local UN engagement with the private sector; working with UN Global Compact regional hubs to promote the UN Global Compact Ten Principles and business support for the SDGs.
- Provides strategic support to leadership Participates in joint resource mobilization for the UN Sustainable Development Cooperation Framework, including Uganda MPTF pooled funds
- Leadership and substantive support to RC/UNCT to develop and implement locally-tailored resource mobilization strategies and initiatives for Cooperation Framework priorities, and identify appropriate data and benchmarks to measure progress and success;
- Monitors and analyzes existing resource mobilization partnerships and relationships, including traditional donors and new partnerships (including high net-worth individuals, private sector, innovative funds) to be explored for direct funding to the UN;
- Supports the UNCT with analysis of funding streams from internal and external sources, enabling their timely and coordinated engagement around the preparation of proposals, coordinating for government to capture funding status of various sources as appropriate;
- Leads and supports the UNCT in preparation and annual reviews of the Funding Framework of the UN Sustainable Development Cooperation Framework
- Substantive support to planning and facilitating the design, formulation, implementation, monitoring and reporting of joint programmes and programming processes for use in joint resource mobilization;
- Advises the RC/UNCT on corporate policies relating to effective management of resources, including through the establishment and use of pooled funds;
- Leads in the establishment and management of the country-based Uganda MPTF and/or SDG Fund, in close collaboration with UN Multi-Partner Trust Fund Office.
- Led UNCT’s access to and reporting of various funding mechanisms in the implementation of the UN Sustainable Development Cooperation Framework.
- Works closely with the Resident Coordinator Office Economist and other UN Country Team finance experts to promote partnership activities that support financing for accelerating the achievement of the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs)
- Provides advice on partnership opportunities to drive financing for development options, instruments, modalities to the RC/UNCT, in alignment with the Common Country Analysis (CCA), Cooperation Framework, Integrated National Financing Framework and similar processes;
- Prepares briefing papers and discussion points on partnership issues related to financing for development for consideration by RC/UNCT;
- Contributes to dialogues with partners to improve development assistance policies and practise;
- Working in close collaboration with the RCO Economist leads to ensuring effective engagement of relevant counterparts, especially private sector, civil society and development partners, to develop engagement and partnerships around SDG financing.
- Undertakes the design and execution of innovative proposals to strengthen the UNCT engagement and reputation, and to generate greater financial resources in support of the SDGs;
- Leads Support knowledge management and capacity development relating to partnerships and resource mobilization and management at the country level
- Promotes collaboration, peer support, innovation good practices, lessons learned, needs, and opportunities through local, regional and global communities of practice and knowledge networks within the Resident Coordinator System and across the UN.
- The research analyzes and presents best practices and lessons learned from the implementation of UN partnership initiatives, with a view to advising the RC and UNCT on actions to strengthen the partnership orientation of the UN;
- Supports the UNCT with a knowledge repository of potential donors at national and sub-national levels
- Monitors and analyzes best practices and successful models of SDG partnerships and resource mobilization implemented by the UN in-country and elsewhere;
- Provides advice on global/corporate guidelines, tools and other materials related to partnerships, resource mobilization and donor engagement.
Competencies
- Professionalism:
- Planning and Organizing:
- Leadership:
Eligibility Criteria
Education
- Advanced university degree (Master’s degree or equivalent degree) in business or public administration, sustainable development, social sciences, economics, international relations or related area.
- A first-level university degree in combination with two additional years of qualifying experience may be accepted in lieu of the advanced university degree.
Experience
- A minimum of seven years of progressively responsible experience and track record in partnerships and resource mobilization in the context of development cooperation or related area is required
- Experience developing and implementing the Private sector engagement is desirable
- Experience working in an inter-agency coordination role is desirable
- Experience in the United Nations system or a comparable international organization is desirable.
Languages
- English and French are the working languages of the United Nations Secretariat.
- For the position advertised, fluency in English is required.
- Note, fluency is indicated by “fluent” in the four areas of language competency in one’s profile.
Assessment
- Evaluation of qualified candidates may include an assessment exercise which may be followed by a competency-based interview.
Special Notice
At the United Nations, the paramount consideration in the recruitment and employment of the staff is the necessity of securing the highest standards of efficiency, competence and integrity, with due regard to geographic diversity. All employment decisions are made on the basis of qualifications and organizational needs. The United Nations is committed to creating a diverse and inclusive environment of mutual respect. The United Nations recruits and employs staff regardless of gender identity, sexual orientation, race, religious, cultural and ethnic backgrounds or disabilities. Reasonable accommodation for applicants with disabilities may be provided to support participation in the recruitment process when requested and indicated in the application.
United Nations Considerations
- According to article 101, paragraph 3, of the Charter of the United Nations, the paramount consideration in the employment of the staff is the necessity of securing the highest standards of efficiency, competence, and integrity. Candidates will not be considered for employment with the United Nations if they have committed violations of international human rights law, violations of international humanitarian law, sexual exploitation, sexual abuse, or sexual harassment, or if there are reasonable grounds to believe that they have been involved in the commission of any of these acts. The term “sexual exploitation” means any actual or attempted abuse of a position of vulnerability, differential power, or trust, for sexual purposes, including, but not limited to, profiting monetarily, socially or politically from the sexual exploitation of another. The term “sexual abuse” means the actual or threatened physical intrusion of a sexual nature, whether by force or under unequal or coercive conditions. The term “sexual harassment” means any unwelcome conduct of a sexual nature that might reasonably be expected or be perceived to cause offence or humiliation, when such conduct interferes with work, is made a condition of employment or creates an intimidating, hostile or offensive work environment, and when the gravity of the conduct warrants the termination of the perpetrator’s working relationship. Candidates who have committed crimes other than minor traffic offences may not be considered for employment.
- Due regard will be paid to the importance of recruiting the staff on as wide a geographical basis as possible. The United Nations places no restrictions on the eligibility of men and women to participate in any capacity and under conditions of equality in its principal and subsidiary organs. The United Nations Secretariat is a non-smoking environment.
- The paramount consideration in the appointment, transfer, or promotion of staff shall be the necessity of securing the highest standards of efficiency, competence, and integrity. By accepting an offer of appointment, United Nations staff members are subject to the authority of the Secretary-General and assignment by him or her to any activities or offices of the United Nations in accordance with staff regulation 1.2 (c). In this context, all internationally recruited staff members shall be required to move periodically to discharge new functions within or across duty stations under conditions established by the Secretary-General.
- Applicants are urged to follow carefully all instructions available in the online recruitment platform, inspira. For more detailed guidance, applicants may refer to the Manual for the Applicant, which can be accessed by clicking on the “Manuals” hyper-link on the upper right side of the inspira account-holder homepage.
- The evaluation of applicants will be conducted on the basis of the information submitted in the application according to the evaluation criteria of the job opening and the applicable internal legislations of the United Nations including the Charter of the United Nations, resolutions of the General Assembly, the Staff Regulations and Rules, administrative issuances and guidelines. Applicants must provide complete and accurate information pertaining to their personal profile and qualifications according to the instructions provided in inspira to be considered for the current job opening. No amendment, addition, deletion, revision or modification shall be made to applications that have been submitted. Candidates under serious consideration for selection will be subject to reference checks to verify the information provided in the application.
How To Apply
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